Senior Design Manager, Data Centers

Iron Mountain • Virginia - Remote, IL

5d • $123,500 - $164,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

Iron Mountain is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join our North America Design team. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end design execution on major data center developments, customer deployments, phased expansions, or complex operational upgrades. Working within a dynamic team, you will lead multidisciplinary design delivery across the full project lifecycle, ensuring technical decisions align with safety, customer, commercial, program, resilience, and sustainability goals.

Requirements

• Typically 10+ years of experience with substantial accountability for complex data center or mission-critical capital projects.
• Deep multidisciplinary understanding of critical-facility systems, consultant governance, codes/standards, permitting, and global vs. local compliance.
• Strong commercial awareness to balance technical trade-offs against costs alongside proven capability to mentor and lead cross-functional teams through influence.
• A four-year college degree in Architecture, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Own End-to-End Design Execution: Define the design delivery strategy and lead major facility, campus phase, or complex regional programs from concept development through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Direct Multidisciplinary Teams: Coordinate external consultants, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to integrate architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and security systems.
• Drive Risk & Financial Assurance: Oversee design reporting, risk management, and value engineering while leading the resolution of technical, commercial, and program risks.
• Partner & Mentor: Serve as the principal design partner across internal divisions (Construction, Operations, Security, Sustainability) while mentoring Design Managers to elevate regional practices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and total rewards packages aligned with your experience level.
• Generous paid time off, holiday schedules, and flexible work options to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, technical leadership, and career growth within Iron Mountain.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior